The Rows

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  1. Discover Chester's historic and mysterious Rows with our walking and audio trail
  2. Explore the Rows and solve clues left by Cestrians of the past to save Chester from the mysterious Time Watchers in this new free family friendly trail
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  3. Artist and illustrator Helen Cann has created a gorgeous, historically-inspired map to help you explore The Rows
  4. Eat & Drink on The Rows
    Chester's Rows are steeped in culinary history. Today Chester carries on this tradition with a whole host of places to get your fill on The Rows.
  5. Jewellery on The Rows
    Although jewellery wasn’t an integral part of The Rows when they were first built, it certainly is now, and jewellers have called The Rows their home since the 19th Century. Some of the oldest and most well-established businesses on The Rows are its jewellers.
  6. Fashion on The Rows
    As far back as Medieval times, Cestrians could find clothing and shoes on The Rows. Nowadays you can find everything from luxury boutiques and big-name brands, to some of the best independents around.
  7. Health & Beauty on The Rows
    The Rows have had a link with Chester’s health and wellbeing for centuries. Whether you need to care for your skin, hair, nails, or even get a tattoo, you can do it on The Rows!
  8. The Rows: The Independent Heart of Chester
    These medieval two-tiered covered galleries are the centrepiece to Chester’s main thoroughfares and are bursting with remnants of just about every part of Chester’s storied past.
  9. The History of The Rows
    The Rows have fascinated Chester’s visitors and locals alike for over 700 years. Radiating from the Cross, in the heart of the walled city, the Rows line Chester's four main streets and are now one of its main attractions.
  10. Accessible Rows
    The Rows are accessible for wheelchairs and buggies. There are four main access points for The Rows located throughout the city centre's historic thoroughfares.
  11. The Rows are a part of the £95 million government-funded High Streets Heritage Action Zone programme, which is being delivered by Historic England and will unlock the potential of high streets across England.

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